Talent Acquisition Specialist

PGNA INC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PGNA INC is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support full-cycle hiring for exempt and non-exempt roles in a manufacturing environment. This hybrid position in Cranberry Township, PA partners closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners, guiding recruiting work from requisition approval through onboarding.

You will also help support workforce planning needs across the organization. Responsibilities include managing requisition approvals, sourcing candidates, conducting

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate environment or as an agency recruiter.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field (preferred).
• Demonstrated recruiting experience for manufacturing, production, skilled trades, engineering, operations, supply chain, or other industrial positions.
• Experience supporting recruitment for both hourly and salaried roles.
• Experience using ATS, recruiting platforms, and HRIS systems.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices, sourcing techniques, and candidate assessment methods.
• Proven ability to recruit for hard-to-fill manufacturing and skilled-trade positions.
• Knowledge of employment laws, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements, and hiring compliance practices.
• Strong relationship-building and consultative skills with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Aufgaben

• Manage approval workflows for new requisitions and post openings in the ATS and on external job boards.
• Partner with hiring managers to align on position requirements, qualifications, skills, and interview processes.
• Source and attract qualified candidates using recruiting platforms, job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and other methods.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and role fit.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews among candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams.
• Provide ongoing updates to hiring managers on candidate pipelines, recruiting progress, interview feedback, and hiring recommendations.
• Develop and extend employment offers in line with company policies and compensation guidelines.
• Initiate background screenings and support pre-employment onboarding activities after offer acceptance.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates to support timely completion of onboarding requirements and sustained engagement.
• Coordinate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners on onboarding progress, orientation schedules, and first-day hire logistics.
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruiting records in the ATS and HRIS.
• Support employment branding, recruiting events, career fairs, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Interview coordination

Candidate assessment

Relationship building

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Communications or related field

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

Jobbeschreibung

PGNA INC is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support full-cycle hiring for exempt and non-exempt roles in a manufacturing environment. This hybrid position in Cranberry Township, PA partners closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners, guiding recruiting work from requisition approval through onboarding. You will also help support workforce planning needs across the organization.

What you’ll do

• Manage approval workflows for new position requisitions and post openings in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and on external job boards.
• Partner with hiring managers to align on position requirements, qualifications, skills, and interview processes.
• Source and attract qualified candidates using recruiting platforms, job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and other methods.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and role fit.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews among candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams.
• Provide ongoing updates to hiring managers on candidate pipelines, recruiting progress, interview feedback, and hiring recommendations.
• Develop and extend employment offers in line with company policies and compensation guidelines.
• Initiate background screenings and support pre-employment onboarding activities after offer acceptance.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates to support timely completion of onboarding requirements and sustained engagement.
• Coordinate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners on onboarding progress, orientation schedules, and first-day hire logistics.
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruiting records in the ATS and HRIS.
• Support employment branding, recruiting events, career fairs, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate environment or as an agency recruiter.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field (preferred).
• Demonstrated recruiting experience for manufacturing, production, skilled trades, engineering, operations, supply chain, or other industrial positions.
• Experience supporting recruitment for both hourly and salaried roles.
• Experience using ATS, recruiting platforms, and HRIS systems.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices, sourcing techniques, and candidate assessment methods.
• Proven ability to recruit for hard-to-fill manufacturing and skilled-trade positions.
• Knowledge of employment laws, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements, and hiring compliance practices.
• Strong relationship-building and consultative skills with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Technology and tools

• Applicant tracking system (ATS)
• HRIS
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Indeed

Preferred qualifications

• Manufacturing industry recruiting experience in a multi-site environment.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or AIRS Recruiter Certification.
• Experience supporting onboarding, employer branding, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Familiarity with recruiting metrics and reporting to improve hiring effectiveness.